Lost your 2009 Toyota Matrix Key Fob or need to program a new one? The good news is you can program the remote portion of your 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Toyota Matrix key fob yourself right at home. This simple procedure can save you time and money compared to dealership programming fees. Follow these straightforward steps to get your key fob working quickly.
Before you begin, it’s important to understand that this programming method only applies to the remote control functions (lock, unlock, panic). You will still need to have the physical key blade cut and the transponder chip programmed by a professional, such as a Toyota dealer or a qualified automotive locksmith, to start your 2009 Toyota Matrix. This DIY method is specifically for the remote functions of your 2009 toyota matrix key fob and will not program smart keys.
Here’s how to program your 2009-2013 Toyota Matrix remote fob:
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Start with the Driver’s Side Door Open: Ensure the driver’s door is open and the key is removed from the ignition.
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Insert and Remove the Key Twice (Within 5 Seconds): Quickly insert your key into the ignition and remove it twice. Do this within 5 seconds.
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Close and Open the Driver’s Door Twice (Within 40 Seconds): Within 40 seconds of the previous step, close and then open the driver’s side door two times.
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Insert and Remove the Key Again: Insert the key into the ignition and remove it one more time.
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Close and Open the Driver’s Door Twice Again (Within 40 Seconds): Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door two more times.
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Insert Key and Close Driver’s Door: Insert the key into the ignition switch and then close the driver’s door.
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Turn Ignition ON and OFF:
- Once for Programming with Original Codes: Switch the ignition ON then OFF once if you want to program a new remote while keeping your existing remotes programmed.
- Twice for Erasing Original Codes: Switch the ignition ON then OFF twice if you want to program a new remote and erase all previously programmed remotes.
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Remove Key from Ignition: Take the key out of the ignition. At this point, the system should automatically lock and unlock the vehicle. The number of times it locks and unlocks indicates the programming mode you’ve selected (once, twice, or five times). It will also blink the lights one to four times slowly, indicating how many remotes are currently registered.
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Program Remote Buttons (Within 40 Seconds): Within 40 seconds of the system locking and unlocking:
- Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on your remote simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds.
- Within 3 seconds of releasing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, press the LOCK button by itself.
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Confirmation: The system should now lock and unlock the vehicle once to confirm successful registration of the remote. If it locks and unlocks twice, the registration has failed, and you should repeat the process.
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Program Additional Remotes (Within 40 Seconds): If you have more remotes to program, repeat step 9 within 40 seconds for each additional remote. Remember that a maximum of 4 remote transmitters can be programmed to your 2009 Toyota Matrix.
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Exit Programming Mode: To exit the programming mode, simply open the driver’s door.
By following these steps, you can easily program your 2009 toyota matrix key fob remote functions at home. Remember to get the key blade cut and transponder programmed professionally for full key functionality.
